At the tail end of a very hot June nearly ten years ago, I flew to Arkansas and ate fried okra for the first time. I ate fried okra, chicken fried steak, and drank cherry Coke sitting in a mahogany corner booth in the company of two women I didn’t yet know would become cornerstones in my life.
I sat across the booth from Holley Gerth and Stephanie Bryant, the co-founders of (in)courage, and we talked about you. Maybe you didn’t know that? But we did. We talked about what it means to curate a space online where women can feel safe. Safe to dream and safe to question and safe to believe and sometimes safe to bleed. We talked about the hope of gathering women from all walks of life, all zip codes and time zones and bringing them home to the place where God calls us all, daughters. By the end of our time together my heart was as full as my belly and nothing tastes as good as Southern cooking and fresh new dreams.
The morning I was flying home to DC we realized we hadn’t taken a single photo together. I have a thousand images from those days printed on my memory but only one small snapshot. It’s not a great one; phone cameras were very different back then. Right before I walked into the airport we remembered to hold onto each other and this moment and record it so that we could meet you together. That was June 6, 2010. I regretted wearing long sleeves in that heat, but nothing else. I didn’t regret anything else about that day.
The day that Holley and Stephanie invited me to be the (in)courage community manager.
It’s been seven and a half years from that day until today.
It feels like seven lifetimes. So much has changed. But still, these women are rocks of remembrance and safety in my life. They were there at the very beginning when God asked me to come and serve the community of women here at (in)courage and they’ve been with me the last several months as I’ve heard God calling me again, this time in a new direction.
As 2017 quietly came to a close under the hush of snow, I sat with the promise of Emmanuel with us, and the assurance that God’s Word is always good news — and I came to the close of my own journey as the community manager at (in)courage.
What a strange sentence to type. Because look at all we’ve journeyed through together — the start of guest blog posts and (in)courager community groups, the launch of the (in)real life un-conference and its rebirth as (in)real life:Friended, a partnership with LifeWay and more tweets, letters, blog posts, and conversations than I could possibly count. From fried okra in June 2010 to hot chocolate in December 2017, it has been the greatest honor of my professional life to serve you — the women of (in)courage.
I am changed deep down in my DNA because of you.
You have changed me and taught me many of my own flaws and weaknesses and how much I need God’s wisdom and how grateful I am for His grace and the grace of friendships. How Jesus, Emmanuel, is the most with us through other people. And we connect most intimately when we open ourselves up to the people He has placed in our lives.
I carry your names and your stories in my heart and I carry a profound hope for your future in my prayers. I am filled with expectancy.
As I was leaning in to try and catch what God has been speaking into my spirit this year, I turned again and again to the story of old Moses in Deuteronomy:
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which faces Jericho, and the Lord showed him all the land: Gilead as far as Dan, all of Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Mediterranean Sea, the Negev, and the plain in the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar. The Lord then said to him, “This is the land I promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.” (Deuteronomy 34:1-4)
For the last nearly six months I’ve heard God’s still quiet voice get louder in my heart as He’s made it clear that as much as He called me to (in)courage seven years ago, He’s now calling me out. And that while I have glimpsed this new season, He plans to take our beloved (in)courage community across the Jordan into a new land of promise with a fresh vision and a fresh leader.
I believe in my bones that God has a new promise for (in)courage.
I’m so grateful to Him that He let me lead this far. And so certain that the time has come to pass that leadership on to someone else. Someone who never sought or expected this calling. Someone who has always only served here at (in)courage. Sometimes in the humblest of capacities. Someone who has been quick to own her own failings and failures and even quicker to ask how she can learn from them.
So it’s been my honor to wait on Him to know who that woman would be. For a year now I’ve had only one name on my heart. And after much prayer with Holley, Stephanie, and the entire DaySpring team, we are of one mind that God has called Becky Keife to step into the role of community manager serving the contributors and readers of (in)courage. And without unraveling a long and beautiful story I’ll simply say that we prayed God would reveal to Becky what we were going to ask her so that she wouldn’t be surprised.
And as only He can, He did.
And she has accepted the position to come and serve. To wait on God alongside the writers and community of (in)courage for where He is calling us.
I know Becky has a heart to hear God and to build a space that continues to reflect more and more of His Kingdom and I’m so excited to see where He leads her.
For the first few months of this new year, I will stay on in a limited capacity as a mentor, a cheerleader, and an encourager to support Becky. But I will be looking now to Becky to lead. And I am eager to follow. In the next few weeks you can expect to hear more from her. But for now, I wanted to introduce you to my dear friend and our new community manager, Becky Keife.

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Dear friends, if we were gathered around a big table right now, you’d see me wiping tears — I just can’t get over God. I can’t get over His great story and that I get to be a part of it by serving this amazing community. I have known and loved (in)courage since nearly its beginning. Long before I joined the editorial staff, I was a reader, a commenter, a fellow community sister. incourage.me was an ever-present tab on my computer screen, a continual companion of encouragement, inspiration, and truth. This place has changed me.
Humbled and honored are the words that come first when I think about being your new community manager — yet these words feel small and inadequate to express the great joy and deep God-assurance that make my heart almost burst. Friends, God has such good things in store for us in this new season! As the team and I continue to lean in to the Lord to listen, dream, surrender, and plan, would you pray for us? Pray for God to reveal what the new promised land for (in)courage looks like and how He wants to lead us there. I’m so grateful for each of you. I can’t wait to share more. ~Becky
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I hope you’ll come with us. As we follow the God who first called us. The God who created this space and made it home and offers it as a place to find yourself among friends. That’s the thing about home, isn’t it? We get to take it with us, no matter where we go. So while I will now follow our faithful Fisher of women into a new season, I will take this home with me. And all the friendships it represents.
Thank you for your company this past nearly decade. Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your encouragement.
One thing that will never change is this — I remain, your friend and sister, Lisa-Jo.
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Congrats to you both as you seek God’s direction in the coming year! I knew it was going to be Becky before I even got to that announcement. She’s a perfect choice for this role!! Yay!!
Thanks Shelly! And I love hearing that Becky was in your heart too. We’re so grateful for what God will do next!
Thank you, Shelly! Your kind words put a big smile on my face. So grateful.
Lisa-Jo & Becky,
There truly is a season under God for everything. Lisa-Jo, you have led (in)courage with such fun, enthusiasm, honesty, and openness. You have really helped to make this a place to be real. You have led and served and I know God is smiling at this chapter in your life’s book and saying, “Well done good and faithful servant!!” You will be greatly missed by all of us, but I pray you on in the next chapter that God is opening. He keeps doing this, you know 😉
Becky, congratulations and so happy to have you at the helm. I know having you in this role, will benefit all of us in the (in)courage community. I also know that God is going to GROW you in ways you never imagined….especially into a deeper reliance and dependence on Him – and that is a GOOD thing. Welcome! I’ll be praying for you and cheering you on!!
In His love,
Bev xx
Bev! That’s like getting a hug from a mama. Thank you for how you have mothered us — here in the comments and also behind the scenes at (in)courage. We’re all so much better because of you!
Bev, each of yours words is a sweet treasure this morning that I’m storing up in my heart. I couldn’t agree more! Here’s to a new season of growth and dependence and walking with God into new territory that only He can give. Thank you for being such a beautiful, wise, faithful part of this community. Much love and gratitude to you.
Simply… Thank you, Miss Lisa-Jo. Your kind words of grace, love and wisdom have left an impression on my heart. I pray that the LORD our God may comfort, guide and bless you as you seek to glorify Him in this new season.
Miss Becky, your words are always so full of understanding and God’s grace. Always offering up calm assurance and comfort in knowing that through Christ we are enough just as we are; and that God meets us right where we are. I look forward to seeing how God works through you in this season. May He guide and bless you as you seek to serve Him.
This side of Heaven,
Summer Rae
Summer Rae — it’s been an honor to serve. This will always be home in all the best kinds of ways!
Your kind words are a gift, Summer Rae! Thank you. So glad you are here.
This space remains one of the MOST beautiful places on the whole internet. I am forever grateful for the ways that you have helped shepherd and guide the (in)courage community, Lisa-Jo, and have no doubt that Becky is up to the task, and will champion with the same grace and generosity that you have demonstrated for all of these years.
Raising my morning mug of coffee to you, friends. Here’s to following Jesus and doing new things, here’s to friendship and comraderie build on blessing instead of competition. Here’s to community that speaks Truth, with love and kindness. Here’s to the chair-puller-outer’s who make room for others at their table. You ladies are a gift!
So much love for you, friends.
Xo
Kris, a long-time (in)courage reader 😉
Kris! Thanks you for always being one of the most faithful chair-puller-outers that we know. You’re family!
Kris, I clink my coffee cup with yours as my heart spills over with joy and gratitude for your words, your friendship, and this beautiful community. -Becky, a fellow long-time (in)courage reader xoxo 🙂
I stumbled on to this site awhile back and fell in love. Thankful for the beautiful stories and the impact they have on my Christian life. Trusting God and believing that both of you will follow His plan!
Carolyn — so grateful you found a place here to rest and feel welcome!
Carolyn, we’re so glad to have you here, sister! Trusting God with you.
Thank you Lisa-Jo for leading and serving this community so well—what a fragrant, beautiful offering. I’m convinced that Becky will lead so well—into this new season for (in)courage. We stand with you both, cheering and praying you on. Look what the Lord has done. Psalm 126:3
Katie — look what the Lord has done, indeed! It’s just staggering and we’re so so grateful.
Only God! Just so grateful. Thank you, Katie!
What a gift to lead and listen to Jesus so well, Lisa Jo. He has taught you and you in turn and have shared your gifts with us. I’ve been blessed as a reader here at (in)courage.
Becky, I wish you well in your new role and know God makes no mistakes. Blessings as you begin your new role.
Mary — thank you so much for your faithful friendship to (in)courage — we’re so so grateful!
Mary, I’m trusting God for what is to come! Thank you for your kinds words and for being a beautiful part of this community.
Thank you, Lisa-Jo, for the many YEARS of your life you’ve given to this community. You have been such a gift! So grateful for your direction and leadership. And a huge, warm welcome to Becky as you transition into this new role (even though you’re no stranger to this community)! 😉 Every blessing to each of you as you continue to serve the Lord and His people. You are doing a great work!
Love you South African sister. Thank you for being family to all of us here at (in)courage!
Kate, thank you for the generous welcome! What a joy to be together in this space today.
Dear Lisa-Jo & Becky…Happy are we the followers of Jesus and the following sisters of this safe haven y’all have lovingly created and nursed so well! You each have given us your best when some of your days were as chaotic as ours are! Thank you for bringing our days encouraging hope and peace.. I love going to my chair with my new friends and family and feel the help as we all navigate in the maze of life… together..young and old.. we are one in Him! Raising my mug this morning with y’all in straining toward what is ahead..Philippians 3:13. Blessings to and through you
Raising our cuppa right alongside you this morning Sadie, and so grateful for the God who makes us all family!
We are one in Him. Amen and amen! So glad to have you pulling up a chair with us, Sadie!
I got holy goosebumps when I read this. Blessings to you all. Thank you for everything you’re doing. Your posts always, always touch my heart.
Much love and gratitude, Lisa-Jo.
xoxo
Hey there Julie — I got holy goosebumps when I wrote this post. Looking back is always such a sacred exercise. Thank you for being part of (in)courage with us!
So glad you’re here, Julie!
Oh, yeah, Becky. I love this place. 🙂
Sacred is a beautiful word. xoxoxo
Lisa,
Thank you for your service. Love seeing your smiling face & feeling the passion you had for the women here. God blessed us and you with this incredible site! I have made some good friends here & I’m sure you have as well. There is a season for everything. God’s timing is perfect. Only He knows the plans laid out for us. I pray for you and your family as you move into this new chapter in your lives. May God bless you in 2018 as you follow His lead on your journey.
Becky,
Congratulations on the new job. Thank you for accepting the invite. I know you will do a great job!! The In Courage community will benefit from you wise words & your willingness to serve. This community is growing & changing & I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us this year and beyond. May God bless you in 2018 in your new role!!
Blessings 🙂
Beth — thank you for those kind and tender prayers. So grateful to receive them!
Beth, so grateful for your excitement and expectant faith! Here’s to trusting God for good things yet unseen!
Lisa.,
Blessings to you as you walk through the open door of His plan for you life!
I’m breathless with surprise — and, Lisa-Jo, with your heart for this group, I can just barely imagine how this word from the Lord is rocking your world, so you will be in my prayers as you go forward into new and different callings.
I feel as if I’m fairly new to this community, so am just beginning to learn the names and the faces, but am confident that we’ll bond with you, Becky, and I’m looking forward to the delightful ways in which God is going to use your personality and leadership style to imprint all that He’s doing through this community.
Thank you for your kind words, Michele. So glad you’re here!
Lisa-jo I cane in i courage because of YOU I loved your blog…your words & found others whom I also follow…but you were my first & while I am sad…scared(why does change do this??) but I am happy for YOU & I hope you will not stay silent elsewhere..OK?!?
Hugs & prayers
Thanks for these kind words Kelly — and I’m absolutely sticking around and writing and hopefully leaning even more into the community at my home blog! See you there 🙂
Lisa-Jo,
Good-byes are not my favorite thing, but this is really a comma, isn’t it? You’re continuing to serve our great, great God, just differently…places He will grow you in ways you can’t imagine, new things meant for your good and His glory. I can only be HAPPY for you! It has been a joy to follow your lead, and you move on from this space leaving it better than you found it. Thank you for the ways you’ve challenged and inspired me personally. I love you, friend, and I’m eager to see all the new things. For you, us, and this beautiful, special community. xoxo
Love thinking of this as a comma — 🙂 Thank you for your wonderful, big sister friendship Robin. I’m so grateful!
Congratulations Becky! Peace and blessings to you Lisa-Jo as you continue to seek and trust God in this new season.
Thanks so much Kimberly!
Thank you, Kimberly!
Dear Lisa-Jo and Becky,
Thank you both so much for being faithful to The Lord’s call on both of your lives! I cannot wait to see what He has in store. Blessings on you, Lisa-Jo, as you enter this new season of your life. And blessings gs on you, Becky, as you begin this amazing new position with (in)courage!
In Him,
Lara <
Lara, receiving that blessing with joy and gratitude!
The Holy Spirit led me to this site just before the New Year – ah, yes – beginnings/endings – endings/beginnings – congratulations to Lisa-Jo and Becky – blessings to you both
Welcome, Debra! We’re so glad you found (in)courage and can join us in the exciting things God has in store for us.
Oh, Lisa-Jo! I am so very sad to see you go. But I know you won’t fade into the night never to be seen again and I have the utmost respect for a woman who leans into the choices He makes for her and walks forward in obedience. All of that said, I am so excited for Becky! She is an amazing (in)courager and will bring something very special. I am excited and praying for the both of you as you begin these new journeys.
Jennifer, I’m so grateful for your excitement and prayers for us! You’re a gift.
Thank you Lisa-Jo for all the work you’ve done with (in)Courage and elsewhere. Surely, much is unseen and some of that is the hardest yet faith-fueling work. Thank you for blessing women for many years via (in)Courage and all the ways you build community and friendship. I’m always encouraged when I see women willing to change direction at God’s leading, especially when it means stepping away from something they’ve poured heart and soul into.
Becky, I am super-thrilled to have you as community leader! You are an encourager at heart and I know your presence here in a new capacity will be a blessing to many!!
Jolene, thank you so much! And echoing your beautiful words to Lisa-Jo. Yes and amen!
Lisa-Jo, I love you and this community. I read every morning and hold each one in my inbox while the comments keep coming. I’m happy for you as you follow where He leads.
Becky, thank you for your obedience to obey the call. I’m looking forward to getting to know you.
Such grace in your words, Molly. Thank you being a part of this community. Looking forward to getting to know you too.
Dearest LisaJo, I cannot wait to see what God has up His proverbial sleeve for YOU. Excited! Dearest Becky, may God use you in rich and excellent ways as you guide the (in)courage community. He IS ALWAYS DOING A NEW THING! DO YOU SEE IT? Isaiah 43.18-19
Susan, I LOVE that Scripture. It’s been close to my heart the last couple months. Thank you for your joy and encouragement in this new season!
Thank you, Lisa-Jo, for your service over the years. I only heard about (in)courage a few years ago (from Right Now Media), but I believe you’ve marked this community in beautiful ways, friend.
Best to you in all your new adventures…will be praying for the Lord’s favor and blessings in your next steps. You’re authenticity is a gift, and it’s been a pleasure to meet with you here in this space. ♥
Becky! I just know you’ll do wonderfully in this new appointment the Lord’s given you. Thank you for all you do behind the scenes, and I look forward to the next chapter of (in)courage with your leadership. ♥
Holley and Stephanie — thank you for taking this vision and partnering with God to turn it into a sweet sisterhood. ♥
Janie, Mary, Anna, Saul, Joy, Denise, and all the writers here — Thank you for your faithfulness. ♥
xoxo
Brenda, I’m so blessed to read your beautiful and generous comment today. Thank you for seeing well and being a wonderful part of this community.
Hey there Brenda — love knowing all the ways people find there way here. Welcome and thank you for the kind words!!
Thank you Lisa-Jo for your hard work, dedication and time serving (in)courage and all of us. We appreciate you! Reading this blog is a staple in my daily life. I feel that God speaks to me through this outlet. I welcome Becky with open arms and look forward to seeing how God works through her.
Congratulations to you both. We love you.
Your sister through Christ,
Amy
So grateful for the way you’ve cultivated this space, Lisa-Jo. Cheering you on as you embrace this next season. And welcome, Becky!
Thanks Annie! So grateful for your friendship all these years!
I had never even thought about how Incourage may have possibly started until I read this today. Incourage has been so good for me, God has spoken straight to me through this when I needed to hear something so bad. Thank you all for allowing yourselves to be opened up for God to give you a vision and then thank you for being obedient. You have helped me tremendously and I’ve shared often so I’m sure others too. I love Incourage! ❤️
I LOVE hearing that Kayla. Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations Becky! May God take the loaves and fishes you offer him and turn them into something amazing that glorifies his name.
Christie that’s so much my prayer too!
Mine, too! Thank you so much, Christie!
Congrats to all. I am new to this community and I know this is all God’s plan and His work.
So glad to have you here, Kim!
Lisa Jo, Thank-you so much for all that you have poured into this amazing space, and helped create it to be what it is today. I am grateful. All the very best to you in all that you do moving forward.
Becky, Thank-you, I wish you the very best in your new role that you have stepped in to.
Blessings to all,
Penny
Great story to begin my day with . I appreciate in courage and The uplifting inspirational writings. Godspeed to all and keep up the good work .
Lisa-Jo — Thanks for pouring love all over us for all these years. You are the best girlfriend, and you’ve taught us how to be real with each other.
Becky: Girl, praying for you. Thanks for picking up this mantle. HUGS
Thank you, Lyli! I’ll take ALL the prayers and hugs from now until forever!
What a joyous time! Lisa-Jo we will miss you, but I am so excited for your future! All the promises, all the land!!
Becky, I don’t know all the details of how this all transpired but isn’t God amazing at how he divinely intervenes?! Love these God moments!
God is amazing!! You listened… and a plan is in motion. I have complete faith Becky will be absolutely amazing! It has been an honor to get to know you, Lisa-Jo, through incourage, your emails, your book launch, etc. I feel truly blessed to have access to all your wisdom and especially your ability to add humor to life’s experiences. I wish you both the best of luck and blessings, Lisa-Jo and Becky. I can’t wait to see what you do next Lisa-Jo!!
Much love,
Bailey
Thank you so much Bailey. I’m so full of anticipation at what comes next too!
Thank you for allowing Father God to use all my sisters in Christ through all your commentaries from the opening to the close! You have reminded me that He who has begun a good work in me will continue until the work is complete. I too have been going through changes & am waiting & watching for the amazing hand of God to lead & direct me where He has determined for me to go! So, every post that has been directed towards these lovely sisters in Christ has also blessed my heart to keep on keeping on knowing that I am called for such a time as this & that growing towards Him is & always will be my goal & delight in life. Be blessed as you all continue throughout 2018 to lean into God’s grace & mercy!
Thank you Anne — and may God speak so clearly as you wait on Him.
Lisa-Jo and Becky, thank you both for your service. Lisa-Jo thank you for your leadership at the helm. I’m excited for you as God moves you in a new direction, He has equipped you. Becky, welcome to your new leadership role. I know God has prepared you for leading this group. He always does from whatever our experience is, and the training He will continue to give to you to serve. Blessings to you both, Joanne
Thank you Joanna, we’re so full of anticipation for this next season.
Lisa-Jo,
When I heard you at the Lifeway Women’s Conference, I sensed then that God would call you to even greater things. And even before you announced who will be shepherding the curation of this space, I knew it would be Becky! Her contributions to this community and her personal posts on social media are bathed by His grace, hope and truth. (And I am not even a mama of littles.)
It’s a scary-time when God calls you from what is comfortable and known into the unknown. I experienced it this time last year when God called us to leave our church home of 17 years. But He has been so faithful! The first few months were hard and sometimes lonely. But God has confirmed over and over in the past 12 months that this is where He called us to be for this season.
I know God will do amazing things through both of you because you both model a life of obedience and trust to our beautiful Savior. It is the abundant life He offers to all of us. As it was said of Abraham, may it be said of Lisa-Jo and Becky –
“she believed God and it was credited to her as righteousness.”
God’s blessing to you both on this next great adventure He has appointed for such a time as this!
Mei — thanks for these generous words of blessing and confirmation. Such a gift!!
Sweet Mei, wow, your words gave me Spirit chills and an extra tear of grateful joy. Thank you. I’m so glad you are an (in)courage sister! Thank you for following the Lord in your own life and speaking truth and encouragement where He leads you.
If we could only see the thousands of things God does behind the scene on our behalf. I look foward to this new season that God has for you and Becky.
Oh man, yes, to have that perspective!
It has been such a gift to journey with you, Jesus and (in)courage the past few years. I’m cheering wildly for you and you move into what God has next for you. And I’m excited and expectant about what He will continue to do in and through (in)courage. Becky, we’re so grateful and we are so FOR you. In every way. XO
Thank you for always always having our backs. I love you.
Holley, I know those words are so sincere and I couldn’t be more grateful! Much love and joy to you and for you and the beautiful legacy you’ve helped build of loving women for Jesus.
I’ve told you privately, but let me say it publicly: I LOVE YOU TO PIECES AND HIGHLY ESTEEM YOU. You’ve been a great leader for us, and I know that in many ways, you will continue to be a leader for us, pointing us all to Jesus with your words in books and blog posts, as well as from stages and dinner tables and Voxer messages. 🙂 You’re the best kind of friend. Thank you for all that you’ve invested in each of us, for the sake of the Kingdom.
I want to live on a farm next door to you so badly!
Blessings to you Lisa Jo ..many many thanks for your faithfulness to in courage.
Grateful you, Holly and Stephanie met all those years ago and caught the vision.
Warmest welcome to Becky 🙂 This sweet community is a rare jewel..We thank God
for you all…
I so agree, Krissy, rare and so precious.
I don’t know how I even came across (in)courage but I’m glad I did. I have my blog and do link ups, and have been blessed by so many stories. Whether a comma, pause, or God opening a window for you. I’m sure it is one of His good plans. I’m glad you had that meeting, I pray He gives you peace in all you do. And if you like fried okra, it comes already battered in the frozen section, much easier to cook.
I love how we’ve all known each other so long it’s hard to remember the beginning. I think (in)courage is home like that to so many. Grateful for you Rebecca.
Lisa-Jo, I do love the idea of a comma and a friendship mafia! You have been my favorite leader simply because I know you are led by the Holy Spirit. You have been a great BIG sister always pointing to Christ and His Word. I am forever grateful for your welcome to me into this space. I have been changed in my DNA because of how you love God and love His Bride. Believing that your latter years will be significantly greater than your former.
Becky, let’s do this! I’m SO ready for this Holy Ghost adventure! I’m grateful for your depth and wisdom. I’m believing He will reveal the sweetest mysteries to you to build His Kingdom and encourage His daughters in this space.
I LOVE you both forever!!!!!
I love you, roomie. SO grateful for your great big heart in this space!
Karina, you just put a huge smile on my face. Yes, girl! Thank you for your vivacious love for this place, for your sisters in Christ, and for the Lord! Love you and so thrilled to journey forward together.
Lisa-Jo and Becky, Praying for you both as you hike down the new trails God has set before you!
So grateful, Sharon, to have been on this journey together. What an amazing adventure it’s been since our first year at Relevant!
Lisa-Jo, Thank you for your leadership and that you’ve poured into the team. I may not see the details – but it’s obvious by the gals you led that following you was a blast and an honor. Blessings on your next step and all the cool ways you’ll see Jesus guiding your step!
Becky, I’m thrilled for your new assignment!!! I love how Jesus prepares us for what’s next and even as we wait, and wait, and wait – He is purposing our days. I’ll pray for you often as you listen to His shepherd heart, and lead all of us into His mighty love and grace.
Thanks Girls! I love this space.
Jen
Thanks Jenny — it’s been an absolute blast getting to do life here. I’m so glad friendships are what we get to take with us!
Thank you so much, Jenny! I’m soaking up for excitement and prayers! I’m so very expectant for what God is going to continue to do through this space!
Thank you for making (in)courage such a fabulous place for the heart of women. Godspeed! At least we get to see your fun posts on Instagram.
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Here’s to Instagram always 🙂
Lisa Jo how I truly have loved spending time with you daily for many years. Although we are Sisters in Christ, we have never actually met in person. From Colorado to you I truly will miss your daily inspiration. I do know the Lord has something so special waiting for you. How can he not you are amazing!
Becky congratulations to you I hope you know you have some pretty amazing shoes to fill. We all know YOU are up for the challenge. I think it is such a blessing to have a site where Women can just be friends , no drama, just love and admiration. Blessings to both of you.
Rosanne
Lakewood, Colorado
Lisa-Jo,
I know we don’t really know each other. But I find the timing of this announcement quite ironic. I literally just finished your Bible study, “We Saved You a Seat”…earlier this afternoon. I finished reading the book “Never Unfriended” a week or two ago. And all that comes after being unfriended by a friend…on Facebook…which left some unanswered questions about the health and future of our friendship in real life. Over the past few months, I’ve scoured over the book and various posts on this website looking for hope. I’ve spent numerous days on my knees in prayer. And I whole-heartedly believe that God will restore this relationship in the coming weeks and years. Just a few days ago, I sobbed as I prayed and forgave my friend for the ways she’s hurt me…one of the friendship challenges in the Bible study. The relief has been incredible!
Thank you for your service and for your words. I’ll still continue to come to this site when I need some encouragement. International missions has a special place in my heart.
I just wanted to share my story of how your works have changed me.
Thank you!
Bethany — what a tender place you are in. I have been there myself. And I know that when we meet God in those places He never leaves us without assurance of His love and HIs promise for our future.
I am a day behind but I too want to say Thank you Lisa-Jo for your years of service and sisterhood. You have blessed me so much by your gentle spirit, tone and and bright smile. So admirable reading how you have surrender to Gods calling then and now. Pray God will continue to guide you and you family as you look ahead and move forward
Becky, I have no doubt you will take us to the next level in this InCourage family/community. Congratulation! and I /we stand alongside of you as you lead the team.
Blessings in Abundance to you both…..much Love
Carlyann, I’m so grateful for your kind words and heartfelt support.
Thankful and grateful for the road you have walked with this community. May God’s abundant grace continue to lead you as you travel onward. Know that your efforts have left a positive impact on my Christian life and I am confident that you will continue to shine for our Lord! Peace be with you, my friend!
Lisa-Jo, I just love you so dang much, and I am for you in all your endeavors! So consider me as one who will always be on the sidelines cheering you on–including now as you travel this new bend in the road. THANK GOD I will still be able to see and hear from you all over the internet, in my voxer, and (Lord willing) in real life sooner than later. Love you to pieces, dear one.
And Becky, welcome to your new role within the (in)courage community! You are a delight and a real gift to this family! xoxo
Thank you so much, Kristen! I can’t wait to get to know you more and see where God leads this incredible community.